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9 Steps to Home Selling Success

Yes, the real estate market has changed this year. Buyers are far more discriminating, and a large percentage of the homes listed for sale never sell. It’s more critical than ever to learn what you need to know to avoid costly seller mistakes in order to sell your home fast and for the most amount […]

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Affordability rises again in the Calgary housing market

According to numbers released by the Calgary Real Estate Board (CREB) today, the average price of single-family homes and condos are slightly down again. “Overall sales activity relative to new listings caused a softening in absorption rates, which resulted in inventory gains and ultimately placed moderate downward pressure on pricing,” said CREB® chief economist Ann-Marie […]

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The State of Calgary’s Luxury Housing Market

This month, RE/MAX of Western Canada released their Spotlight on Luxury report, outlining the state of the housing market in properties above the $1-million mark. And while it might seem like the oil slump is damaging the luxury home market in our city, the reality is things have moved towards a far more balanced place. While […]

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Going it alone: tips for solo homebuyers

  There are plenty of single homebuyers in Calgary, it’s part of the reason condos continue to be popular in our city. Buying a home alone can be a great investment and set you up for future real estate purchases and investments as well. Here are some things to consider if you’re buying a home […]

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Calgarians are flocking to the suburbs: Census 2015

  Results of the 2015 City of Calgary census were released last week, and the numbers show that Calgary’s suburbs are growing at a faster pace than the rest of the city. Overall, our city is home to over 35,000 new residents, and Evanston in the city’s northwest is leading growth in our communities. OVERALL […]

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Exploring the “3 up” strategy for selling your home fast

There are many reasons why you may need to sell your home quickly: a sudden job relocation; a change in family situation; or perhaps an opportunity to purchase a new home that you just can’t pass up. Whatever the reason, this strategy will help when you need to sell fast. It’s called the “3 Up” strategy: Fix it […]

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Buying and selling: which should come first?

When you’re thinking of selling your home and buying another, you face the inevitable question: Should I list my property first or buy my new home first? Let’s take a look at both options. If you attempt to buy a property before listing your home, you run into a couple of challenges. First, sellers may not take you […]

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Lake Living: Calgary’s Communities on the Water

  Summer weather has been good to Calgarians so far this year, and when the sun is scorching, it’s great to be near water. Calgary is fortunate to have several beautiful lake communities, where residents enjoy a lake lifestyle right in our big city. Arbour Lake This community is nestled in the city’s northwest, bordered […]

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Why Downtown Condos are a Great Choice for Millennial Buyers

  A large percentage of first-time homebuyers these days are millennials, also known as Generation Y. With so many young professionals making the move to purchase their first home, condos are a smart investment for millennial buyers. Affordability: condos make for a great entry point into the real estate market, as prices are obviously lower than […]

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What are condo reserve funds?

  The Condominium Property Act in Alberta, requires that condo boards establish and maintain a reserve fund, to provide capital for major repairs and replacement of common property owned by the corporation. As buildings age, they need to be repaired: roof, parking lots, landscaping, etc. Condo owners must pay for the repair or replacement of […]

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